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40321 on byf 44. Bolt not matching. Would be interested in cleaning rod and sling. Thanks, Mike

Thought there was a screw broken off on the bottom plate below the magazine. Turns out, YouTube video says it’s a release to remove the plate. Eventually, I would like to get a period sling and a few stripper clips for it. Doesn’t need to be vintage, just look similar to an original. Where...

Threads on early rifles comment about how smooth the machining of barrel parts were. I don’t think a good machinist would brag on the finish of this one. Mill marks are very evident.

Would there be an exploded rifle view, similar to a parts diagram? I will make an attempt to disassemble. There’s one screw missing or broken on the plate at the bottom of the magazine. Where to look for parts? Screw and maybe a sling for a model year 44?

This is the rust that needs stopping. Would it be better for the total rifle to dismantle and oil all the hidden parts? Or, find a competent person to do the work? I have seen a couple of YouTube videos showing how to break down the rifle. Hate to break or damage any further.

I do not have a rifle such as yours. Thank you both for contributing to my quest to understand more about the German army armaments. The rifle I have needs a very good cleaning. I am not going to take the gun apart, not even the bolt as I probably couldn’t get it back together correctly. I...

Understood! Mauser. Thanks. Keep your eyes peeled as there will surely be more to come.

Oh my, when the Admins find my multiple texts requesting help with confirmation emails, they are going to shake their heads and wonder who turns on my devices for me! Looking for the confirmation email, I thought I looked in the spam folder…but lo and behold - there they were. Now, I’m...